In a busy week for space exploration, Russia has made significant strides with two missions. The first is the launch of GLONASS-K2, a fourth-generation radio navigation satellite, and the second is Roscosmos’s first mission to the Moon in over four decades, known as Luna 25. Meanwhile, SpaceX has launched multiple batches of its Starlink satellites, […]

In the vast expanse of the summer sky, filled with vibrant and youthful open star clusters, lies a hidden gem known as NGC 6791. At first glance, this cluster in the constellation Lyra may seem unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, its unique yellowish tint sets it apart from the rest. It resembles not a typical […]

In the vast expanse of the universe, there exists a stunning celestial object known as the globular cluster NGC 6652. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, this remarkable cluster is situated approximately 30,000 light years away from our home planet, Earth. However, what makes NGC 6652 even more intriguing is its close proximity to the center […]

Last week, the Starship program at SpaceX entered a critical testing phase with the static test firing of Booster 9’s Raptor engines. This test followed the successful completion of the Spin Prime test requirement. Booster 9 was lifted onto the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) on July 20 and underwent a propellant loading test on July […]

In a groundbreaking ceremony held on August 3, 2023, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama celebrated the expansion and reconfiguration of its Rocket Park. The park, which has stood since 1965, will soon feature a full-scale mockup of the engine section of NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) core stage pathfinder, […]

In a thrilling turn of events, NASA’s Deep Space Network has picked up a faint carrier signal from the Voyager 2 probe, just days after losing contact with it. The temporary loss of communication was caused by some erroneous commands that unintentionally caused the spacecraft to veer slightly away from Earth. However, this newly detected […]

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a galaxy cluster known as “El Gordo,” revealing a multitude of background galaxies that have been magnified, warped, and distorted by gravitational lensing. This phenomenon has allowed scientists to observe never-before-seen star swarms and gain insights into the early stages of the universe. El […]

In the quest for understanding the mysteries of the universe, scientists have been exploring the depths of space for centuries. The latest breakthrough in this cosmic exploration comes in the form of a newly discovered exoplanet named Kepler-452b. Kepler-452b, lovingly dubbed “Earth’s Cousin,” is located a staggering 1,400 light-years away from our home planet. It […]

In a stunning display of celestial beauty, NASA’s Juno orbiter has captured a colourful family portrait of Jupiter and three of its Galilean moons. These mesmerizing images were taken by the spacecraft’s JunoCam instrument and were skillfully processed by two talented “citizen scientists” – Kevin Gill and Thomas Thomopoulos. The family portrait showcases the majestic […]

In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that the recently displayed Barbie dolls at the Smithsonian are not the first to have traveled to space. The “Space Discovery” dolls, which made their debut at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, were indeed launched into orbit in […]